News & Features 2015-2016
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JPS Honors Maintenance Employees During Annual Awards Ceremony
JPS Facilities and Operations recognized employees at the annual Maintenance Awards Luncheon held June 24.
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JPS Alums Selected for Prestigious Mississippi Bar Leadership Forum
Murrah graduate Natalie King and Forest Hill graduate Alexis Farmer were among only 20 participants selected for the 2016 class.
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Jackson Heart Donation to Enhance District's Wellness Programs
JPS received a $59,600 grant from the Jackson Heart Foundation to support healthy lunches.
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JPS Honors Custodial Staff for Excellence at Annual Luncheon
Custodial employees were recognized for work milestones. Earnest Tyler was honored for 45 years of dedicated service.
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Siwell Middle School Receives Grant to Teach Character-Building Skills
Siwell Middle School was recently selected to receive a $47,919.42 educational grant to implement a program that will help the school promote various types of character-building skills.
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JPS Joins National Effort to Help Scholars Navigate the College Admissions Process
Get2College will partner with JPS in a city-wide, cross-sector campaign to get high school seniors to complete the FAFSA, the first step in acquiring financial aid for college.
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Wingfield High Athlete is Top High Jumper in the State
Eddie Parish, a senior at Wingfield, won first place in the high jump at the Mississippi High School Athletics Association Track and Field competition.
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Forest Hill Track Team Wins 2nd Place in State Championship
The team won first place in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relay events.
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Brinkley and Kirksey Claim Middle School Track Championship Titles
Brinkley girls and Kirksey boys outpaced their JPS rivals in track and field events at the championships held April 21 at Hughes Field.
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Bailey Girls and Rowan Boys Claim Middle School Basketball Victories
Congratulations to the Lady Knights of Bailey and the Wildcats of Rowan on winning the 2015-2016 Middle School Basketball Championships on January 28, 2016, at Forest Hill High School.
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Murrah High Scholars Excel Academically Through Base Pair Health Care Program
Base Pair gives high school students a chance to conduct research at the university level with mentors. This year's cadre produced 43 presentations and 27 published artifacts.
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JPS Elementary Schools Achieve National Beta School of Merit Status
Three Jackson Public Schools elementaries have achieved 2016 National Beta School of Merit status.
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JPS Students Win 2016 Mississippi PTA Reflections Arts Awards
First place winners will compete at the national level for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip, scholarships, and other prizes.
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JPS Coach and Educator Herman Sanders Selected for MAC Coaches Hall of Fame
The MAC Hall of Fame Ceremony is Friday, June 24.
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JPS JROTC Director Selected for Army ROTC National Hall of Fame
Paul Willis, a retired U.S. Army colonel who serves as Director of JPS JROTC Programs, has received national recognition.
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Career and College Prospects Brighten for Adult Education Graduates
Adult education program completers celebrate their accomplishment during a graduation ceremony
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Callaway Seniors Inspire Elementary Scholars to Graduate With 'Senior Walk'
Callaway seniors make their Senior Walk at North Jackson Elementary receiving cheers and high-fives from the elementary students.
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JPS Top Ten Seniors Honored at Annual Salute to Scholars
These elite academicians announced the scholarship offers they would be accepting and schools they plan to attend in the fall.
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Scholars Join Murrah's Over 30 Club Based on ACT Scores
Seven Murrah students score above 30 on ACT and share secrets to success.
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Celebrating the Class of 2016
Earning nearly $8.5 million in scholarships, the class of 2016 leaves behind a legacy of service.
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